Vientiane - Post Report Question and Answers
What have been the highlights of your time in this country? Best trips or experiences?
Some people described Laos as a "hidden gem" and in some ways it is. It is like going back in time when things were a bit slower and not as hectic. We enjoyed traveling all over SE Asia while being stationed here. - Mar 2024
1. Luang Prabang and Nong Khiew 2. The Rock View Point and Kong Lor Cave 3. The Gibbon Experience 4. Trekking in Luang Namtha 5. Boulevan Plateau (for coffee lovers) + Savannakhet - Mar 2023
Laos is a beautiful country and it's imperative that you get out of Vientiane to see the rest of the country. Luang Prabang is sublime, Vang Vieng is a fun weekend destination, and the Bolaven Plateau has great waterfalls and coffee. Kong Lor cave is also a good weekend trip (although it's a bit of a haul from Vientiane). - Jun 2020
The Lao people are great. Extremely friendly. It's a beautiful country, and I cannot wait to explore more. - Oct 2018
It was amazing to tour to the country and see the life of the Lao people from Sam Neua all the way down to Champasak. We loved celebrating along our colleagues and neighbors during Pi Mai Lao (Lao New Year). - Jan 2014
